Conway, SC (April 15, 2025) - United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has presented the 2024 Hidden Hero Award to Jessica Piezzo, Community Engagement … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Presents 2024 Hidden Hero Award
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Shane Merrill Honored as First Recipient of “Chief’s Award for Excellence” by City of Conway Police Department
On April 9, at UWHC Moon and Stars Event, Conway Police Chief Dale Long made a surprise recognition to Crisis Intervention Community Resource … [Read more...] about Shane Merrill Honored as First Recipient of “Chief’s Award for Excellence” by City of Conway Police Department
United Way of Horry County Launches Community Needs Assessment Survey to Guide Future Work
Conway, S.C. – United Way of Horry County (UWHC) is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to participate in its 2025 Community Needs … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Launches Community Needs Assessment Survey to Guide Future Work
Meet Kissie Melvin, Community Resource Coordinator
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Horry County? I am a native of Horry County born in the big city of Loris South Carolina. I am a … [Read more...] about Meet Kissie Melvin, Community Resource Coordinator
Meet Mandy Hardwick, Finance Manager
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Horry County? Graduated from Aynor High in 1994 and have lived here all my life What does a … [Read more...] about Meet Mandy Hardwick, Finance Manager
Meet Katie Wise, Director of Community Impact
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Horry County? I was originally born in Pennsylvania, but I have lived in Horry County for 19 … [Read more...] about Meet Katie Wise, Director of Community Impact
Meet Whitney Isley, Director of Philanthropy
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Horry County? I’m from Myrtle Beach and have lived in Horry County my whole life with the … [Read more...] about Meet Whitney Isley, Director of Philanthropy
Meet Richard Williams, Jr. Early Education Program Manager
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Horry County? I am a proud native of Horry County, born and raised in Conway, SC. What does a … [Read more...] about Meet Richard Williams, Jr. Early Education Program Manager
United Way of Horry County Appoints Three New Board Members
Conway, SC (January 13, 2025) United Way of Horry County (UWHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members who bring a breadth … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Appoints Three New Board Members
November 2024 Newsletter
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United Way of Horry County Seeks Volunteers for Tax Preparation
Conway, SC (November 11, 2024) – United Way of Horry County’s (UWHC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Seeks Volunteers for Tax Preparation
UWHC 2024 Competitive Grant Funding Cycle Now Open!
The UWHC 2024 Competitive Grant Funding Cycle is now OPEN for nonprofits in Horry County! Interested applicant agencies will have until Friday, … [Read more...] about UWHC 2024 Competitive Grant Funding Cycle Now Open!
United to Read Registration is Now Open!
United to Read is an annual event held in first-grade classrooms in Horry County to raise awareness of the importance of early literacy and celebrate … [Read more...] about United to Read Registration is Now Open!
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
Click here to schedule your 15 minute hearing screening. … [Read more...] about October is National Protect Your Hearing Month
United Way of Horry County Honors Community Leaders at Annual Meeting
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) proudly presented four distinguished awards at its Annual Meeting last month, recognizing the extraordinary … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Honors Community Leaders at Annual Meeting
Give Where You Live and Support Local Residents of Horry County
YOUR support is essential in writing the next chapter in Anna’s life story, a rising kindergartener in Horry County. Her future is uncertain … [Read more...] about Give Where You Live and Support Local Residents of Horry County
August 2024 Newsletter
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2024 Day of Caring Volunteer Registration is OPEN!
Day of Caring is an annual day of service where volunteers join UWHC to give back to the community. Our 2024 Day of Caring will be held on Friday, … [Read more...] about 2024 Day of Caring Volunteer Registration is OPEN!
United Way of Horry County Announces Operation Preparation – Inaugural Baby Basics Community Shower
Conway, SC (May 29, 2024) - United Way of Horry County is proud to announce the launch of Operation Preparation, the inaugural Community Baby Basics … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Announces Operation Preparation – Inaugural Baby Basics Community Shower
United Way of Horry County Launches Thrive Program
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has launched the Thrive Program, the signature strategy for achieving their Bold Goals in self-sufficiency. … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Launches Thrive Program
We LOVE Our Volunteers – Volunteer Appreciation Event
Find more details and RSVP for the Volunteer Appreciation Event here. … [Read more...] about We LOVE Our Volunteers – Volunteer Appreciation Event
March 2024 Newsletter
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February 2024 Newsletter
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United Way of Horry County Presents2023 Hidden Hero Award
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has presented the 2023 Hidden Hero Award to Brent Barker. The Hidden Hero Award is given annually to an individual … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Presents2023 Hidden Hero Award
United Way of Horry County Named Bank of America’s 2023 Neighborhood Champion®
MYRTLE BEACH – Bank of America today announced United Way of Horry County (UWHC) as the 2023 Neighborhood Champion® awardee for their work advancing … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Named Bank of America’s 2023 Neighborhood Champion®
September 2023 Newsletter
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August Newsletter
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United Way of Horry County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Helps Residents
During the 2023 tax season, United Way of Horry County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program completed 1,058 tax returns, helping residents … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Helps Residents
June 2023 Newsletter
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May 2023 Newsletter
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UWHC’s 2022 Annual Report
Despite the challenges in 2022, our donors, volunteers, and partners stepped up to ensure we could start moving forward with our Community Game Plan … [Read more...] about UWHC’s 2022 Annual Report
Volunteer Drop-In Celebration
We LOVE our volunteers! As a way to say thank you for all of our volunteer’s hard work and dedication, we are inviting anyone that has volunteered … [Read more...] about Volunteer Drop-In Celebration
April 2023 Newsletter
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March 2023 Newsletter
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February 2023 Newsletter
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United Way of Horry County Partners with Waccamaw Community Foundation and Black River United Way to Eliminate Childhood Education Gap
Only 36 percent of Horry County kindergartners and just 46 percent of Georgetown County kindergartners enter the area’s public school systems prepared … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Partners with Waccamaw Community Foundation and Black River United Way to Eliminate Childhood Education Gap
Swag Worth Sweating For
Sign up for the Myrtle Beach Marathon 5K Today! Come out and represent Horry County pride with this family-friendly 5K on Saturday, March 4, … [Read more...] about Swag Worth Sweating For
January 2023 Newsletter
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United Way of Horry County Presents 2022 Hidden Hero Award
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has presented the 2022 Hidden Hero Award posthumously to Celeste Bondurant-Bell. The Hidden Hero Award is given … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Presents 2022 Hidden Hero Award
United Way of Horry County Seeks Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Volunteers
United Way of Horry County’s (UWHC) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax preparation and electronic filing services to … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Seeks Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Volunteers
Run Into the New Year with UWHC!
December Newsletter
September 2022 Newsletter
Day of Caring - Finklea Community Center Our annual Day of Caring will be on Friday, October 21, 2022, at Finklea Alumni Community … [Read more...] about September 2022 Newsletter
August 2022 Newsletter
July 2022 Newsletter
Dine United, sponsored by Carolina Cool Thank you to everyone who supported UWHC's Dine United event on June 21. Together, we raised funds to … [Read more...] about July 2022 Newsletter
UWHC’s 2021 Annual Report
United Way of Horry County Announces New Community Game Plan
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has released a new Community Game Plan to show a shift in strategy, and how the plan will be put into action through … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Announces New Community Game Plan
May 2022 Announcements and Updates
March 2022 Announcements and Updates
United Way of Horry County Presents the 2021 Hidden Hero Award
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has presented the 2021 Hidden Hero Award to Utocqua Grissett. The Hidden Hero Award is given out annually to an … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Presents the 2021 Hidden Hero Award
United Way of Horry County Partners with City of Myrtle Beach to Bring Emergency and 211 Phones to Downtown
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) has partnered with the City of Myrtle Beach to install four emergency phones throughout various locations in … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Partners with City of Myrtle Beach to Bring Emergency and 211 Phones to Downtown
United Way of Horry County Welcomes New Board Chair and Members
United Way of Horry County (UWHC) is proud to announce Christy Everett as our new board chair, succeeding John Rowe, III of South Atlantic … [Read more...] about United Way of Horry County Welcomes New Board Chair and Members
2021 Community Needs Assessment Summary
United Way of Horry County’s (UWHC) has released the results of the Community Needs Assessment that was completed to identify the most pressing needs … [Read more...] about 2021 Community Needs Assessment Summary
November 2021 Announcements and Updates
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Volunteers Needed! The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a free service offered by United … [Read more...] about November 2021 Announcements and Updates
2021 Camp United Impact Report
This summer was the launch of Camp United, a summer learning program focused on improving the math and literacy scores of local students. Camp United … [Read more...] about 2021 Camp United Impact Report
